Comedian Michael Blackson has entered the ongoing Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar debate, making a bold claim about their popularity in Ghana. According to Blackson, if both artists held concerts on the same day in the country, Drake would easily sell more tickets than Kendrick Lamar. His comments have sparked discussion, especially given the ongoing controversy surrounding Lamar’s 2025 Super Bowl halftime performance, which some critics labeled as “boring.”
During a recent interview, Michael Blackson didn’t mince words, stating that while both artists have global influence, Drake’s mainstream appeal would make him the bigger draw in Ghana. He implied that Kendrick Lamar’s music, while critically acclaimed, doesn’t resonate with the majority of Ghanaian audiences the way Drake’s catalog does.
Blackson’s comments come amid the continued fallout from Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show in February 2025. The performance received mixed reviews—some praised its artistic depth and political messaging, while others felt it lacked the energy and excitement expected from a Super Bowl act. The debate highlighted a clash between mainstream expectations and Lamar’s preference for storytelling and cultural commentary over spectacle.
Also, read: Rwanda Ends Development Aid Agreement with Belgium Over DR Congo Dispute
The Drake vs. Kendrick Feud Intensifies
While the discussion about concert ticket sales is purely hypothetical, it adds another layer to the already heated Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar beef. The rivalry escalated after Lamar’s explosive verse on Future and Metro Boomin’s We Don’t Trust You album, released on March 22, 2024. In it, Lamar took direct shots at both Drake and J. Cole, dismissing the idea of a “Big Three” in rap and declaring himself the sole leader:
“Motherf—k the Big Three, n—a, it’s just big me.”
Drake responded days later at a March 24 concert in Florida, addressing the situation with confidence:
“I got my f—king head up high, my back straight, I’m 10 f—king toes down in Florida
Drake responded days later at a March 24 concert in Florida, addressing the situation with confidence:
“I got my f—king head up high, my back straight, I’m 10 f—king toes down in Florida and anywhere else I go. And I know that no matter what, it’s not a n—a on this earth that could ever f—k with me in my life!”
Does Blackson Have a Point?
The debate over who would sell more tickets in Ghana isn’t just about the current rap beef—it speaks to each artist’s global reach and audience engagement. While Kendrick Lamar is respected as one of the greatest lyricists of his generation, Drake’s dominance in pop and Afrobeats collaborations may give him a stronger foothold in Ghanaian music culture.
Ultimately, the Drake vs. Kendrick debate continues to rage on, both in music and among fans worldwide. But if Blackson’s prediction is correct, Drake would have the last laugh in Ghana.
